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Techniques other than self cath and breath hold?

Posted by Andy P on 17/8/2013, 6:19 am

I would say my case of paruresis is moderate, but it used to be worse - I used to not be able to use any public toilet with the exception of probably about 3 in the country. This has improved though, and I can usually use them as long as they don't have a dodgy lock, or a massive space above and below the door, or any sort of time pressure like people waiting.

Anyway, I was wondering if anyone knows any good techniques beside self cath and breath hold? I know that most people use the breath hold technique, but due to occupational reasons, I'm used to holding my breath for a minute or so (without peeing myself, obviously) so I've tried the technique out and I can't make it work - and I'm pretty sure that's the reason why.

Advice on this issue would be very much appreciated

P.S. I was planning to go to the next London beginners' workshop, but unfortunately it clashes with some work stuff :/

Re: Techniques other than self cath and breath hold?

Posted by Vincent on 8/8/2014, 9:06 am, in reply to "Techniques other than self cath and breath hold?"

Very interesting to come across this site again while researching things. Your post particularly interests me regarding breath holding.

I don't have too much problems with Paruresis compared to lets say in the early 2000 times. I haven't actually needed a catheter in a while but have questioned weather it was the anti epilepsy drugs called Carabamazepine contributed to this problem with me or my Anxiety as I am aware of Anxiety. I am no longer on the drugs.

Regarding Breath Holding it is not a good idea in my view as it can cause passing out. I try not to do this ever since I had a brain tumour removed in 2006 because it is known to cause dizziness with me.

The Paruresis problem hasn't entirely gone away pressing on the bladder area several times seem to help it or I have tendencies to switch off the hearing aids as I do it most of time which also helps. I haven't had instant of holding the bladder up to 10 hours like I have done in early 2000. I have been reflecting on many things as I have tendencies to question everything.

My paruresis from the past made me go away from Towns and cities such as fields to release it. Apart from Long distant walking early 2000 time is last time when this was done.

Infact I probley still have the old catheters at home but never needed them. However I had a friend who was doing this because of her medication for depression. It could be a drug side effect too.

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